As of this morning, we have about 40 persons who are vying to become Nigeria’s next president.

There have been several reactions over the ridiculousness of the number of aspirants and the price of nomination forms.

The politicians include some who have openly indicated interest to contest the presidential election, and others who have not indicated interest in the office.

Among the aspirants are  more than 29 men and six women including 102-year old Madam Nonye Josephine Ezeanyaeche, also known as ‘living legend’ or “Mama Africa.’

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Vice President Osinbajo spoke today when he represented President Muhammadu Buhari at a meeting of the Presidential Task Force on Polio Eradication where stakeholders deliberated on determined and ongoing government efforts to combat the spread of the deadly disease in the country.

There had been a resurgence in some North-Eastern States because of insurgency especially among communities that were recently liberated by the Nigerian military from the strangle-hold of terrorism.

President Buhari also charged Nigerian State Governors, many of whom were in attendance at the meeting, especially those with new cases of polio in their domain, to tackle polio with all the seriousness and commitment it deserves, restating the commitment of the Federal Government to opening up access in communities involved to ensure vaccination.

As the Vice President recalled, President Buhari had personally signed the Abuja Commitment in January 2016 with the State Governors as a demonstration of his resolve to ensure polio is completely eradicated in Nigeria.

He added that the Federal Government would release funds appropriated for the eradication of polio once the budget was passed into law.

Speaking earlier, Health Minister, Prof. Isaac Adewole noted that the Federal Government has deployed all available resources for the coordination and management of outbreak response particularly in areas where children are inaccessible due to insurgency.

The Minister who presented the country’s position on efforts to combat polio, told stakeholders of FG’s commitment towards eradication of polio, recalling for instance the prompt release of budgeted funds in the 2016 budget.

At the meeting where representatives of World Health Organisation, (WHO), United States Centre for Disease Control, interfaith leaders, and traditional leaders. The meeting held immediately after the National Economic Council (NEC) in the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Speaking on behalf of State Governors, the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum and Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulazeez Yari joined other international stakeholders like WHO  and the US CDC to laud Federal Government’s commitment in the fight to eradicate the polio disease.

He pledged that States would continue to partner with the Federal Government towards eradication of polio in the country.

Nigeria achieved a historic feat by marking one year without a case of Wild Polio Virus Type 1 on 24th July, 2015, having declared polio outbreak a national public health emergency in the country.

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While, Lawal is the most senior Permanent Secretary in the office of Government of Federation, Yadam was a senior Deputy DG among Oke’s two deputies.

Babachir Lawal and Ayodele Oke were suspended to enable the Federal Government investigate alleged infractions against them.

Lawal will be probed over a 200 million naira contract awarded by the Presidential Initiative for the North East, to a company allegedly linked to him .

Oke is being investigated for his involvement in the 43 million dollar cash, found by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission at an apartment in Ikoyi, Lagos.

The panel led by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has 14 days to submit its report.

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TVC E, NEWS – Senate President, Bukola Saraki and some governors of APC controlled states, particularly from the southern part of the country as well as some national leaders of the party failed to attend the crucial meeting of the National Executive Council of the APC in Abuja.

Our Correspondent reports that there was heavy security around the national secretariat of the party ahead of the meeting with only a few journalists covering the party allowed into the secretariat to cover the meeting on Thursday.

It was also rported that the National Chairman of the party Chief John Odigie Oyegun who arrived the secretariat at exactly 9.10 was subjected to security checks by the Presidential guards before being allowed into the building.

Also absent at the meeting were Deputy Speaker, Suleiman Lasun,  House Leader, Femi Gbajabiamila, Deputy Whip of the Senator, Francis Alimikhena among others.

Those who attended the NEC meeting include Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Ado Doguwa, Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, former Zamfara state governor, Senator Ahmed Sani and labour leader, Hon. Peter Akpatason, Senators Dino Melaye and Binta Masi Garba.

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